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Emissions Related DTCs

Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type A

The engine control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type B

The engine control module illuminates the MIL on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC - Type A or Type B

    • The engine control module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

Non-Emissions Related DTCs

Action Taken When the DTC Sets - Type C

    • The engine control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The MIL will not illuminate.
    • The driver information centre, if equipped, may display a message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC - Type C

    • A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • Use a scan tool in order to clear the DTC.